Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Clanfield, Oxfordshire
Fish and chip van for events in Clanfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Clanfield?
Fish and chip van for events in Clanfield, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. We’re often asked to cater church fêtes and community open days, with cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Clanfield, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Clanfield (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Clanfield?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Clanfield hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Clanfield and the whole of Oxfordshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. For an evening event in Clanfield, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Clanfield
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Clanfield: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Clanfield?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Clanfield from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we’ll agree terms.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Towns and villages near Clanfield
What else we do in Clanfield
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share pitch details
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Community events around Clanfield
Clanfield is about 4 miles south of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. People in Clanfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Clanfield to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
A school like Clanfield CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Events anywhere in OX18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Main Street, Wicks Close and Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Weald (2 miles east), Black Bourton (2 miles north), Bampton (2 miles north-east), Carterton (4 miles north) and Aston (4 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (7 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles south-east), Grove (10 miles south-east), Faringdon (4 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Radcot Castle (1.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Mason's Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Clanfield
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Stephen? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch